Prior to 1856 a Catholic church burned down. Probably in Beekmantown. I have a Pension record from my G. Uncle and there is an affidavit that states they have no records of birth, as the Church burned down and thay lost the trunk containing the family records was lost in moving at Buffalo NY. So that is how church records are few and far between. AND if any one out there has a trunk containing SAVAGE information., Please let me know :>) Joyce Bozeman